Medical Assistant/CSR-Pediatric Cardiology-Full-Time-Days

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs.
• Prepare patients for the provider's care.
• Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED required at time of hire.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required – or within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
• Completion of an MA program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year – Medical assistant – preferred.
• 2–4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry – preferred.
• 1 year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing – preferred.

Additional Duties

• May travel to other clinics.
• Additional duties as assigned may vary.